Dynamic Mesh Communication (DMC) solves all Bluetooth usual pains and turns PACKTALK BOLD into the most capable motorcycle communication system in the world. Just set your intercom once and forget about it. It's that simple.

Always with you come rain or come shine

No matter what you throw at it, your IP67 waterproof PACKTALK will take the beating and keep you connected. Come rain, shine, mud, dust or snow.

Keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the bars

With our all-new, always-on, natural voice operation feature, you will never have to press a button, turn a wheel or move a slider again, because we have just empowered your voice. Whether you ride with a buddy or in a group of up to 15, just say “hey Cardo”, and your PACKTALK BOLD will do the rest.

Sound by JBL

For 2019 models only.
Founded more than 70 years ago JBL has been a magnet for audiophiles of every generation. From concert halls to cinemas, to home entertainment and on the go, JBL is synonymous with audio excellence and innovation. A synergy of passion Music and motorcycling are both great passions. Cardo-JBL partnership delivers - for the very first time - an ultimate listening experience whether you are tackling a mountain pass or just zooming down the freeway.

Stay connected whether you are riding in duo, a group of four or a pack of fifteen. Enjoy the highest quality, long distance reception a motorcycle communication system can offer.

Sound by JBL for 2019 models only

Music and motorcycling are both great passions. Cardo-JBL partnership delivers – for the very first time – an ultimate listening experience whether you are tackling a mountain pass or just zooming down the freeway.

UNIVERSAL CONNECTIVITY

Connect your unit to any Bluetooth headset of any substantial brand.

SOUND

All the music you ever wanted streamed directly from your smartphone. Control, share and experience your favorite tune on the road.

Answer calls, make calls and control your mobile devices with a touch of a finger or the sound of your voice. No one will ever guess you are talking from your ride.

LONGEST REAL RANGE

Up to 1600 meters (1Mi) in perfect condition, but will get you close to 1000 meters in real life conditions, About twice as much as the competition

FM RADIO

Built-in FM Radio with RDS for automatic selection of the strongest signal – whether you are in town, or in the middle of nowhere.

TECHNOLOGY PROOF

Merge any Bluetooth intercom with your mesh group conversation. Switch unit from DMC to Bluetooth mode to act as any high-end Bluetooth system.

AUTOMATIC VOLUME

Automatically adjusts your sound volume based on the outside ambient noise. Enjoy Vivaldi at full throttle. Don’t get deaf by AC/DC waiting for the lights turn.

SMART AUDIO MIXING

Sophisticated algorithms make sure that all your audio sources – FM radio, music, mobile calls and intercom work together in parallel.

AUDIO SHARING

Share your play list or favorite radio station with your passenger. Enjoy the vibe together.

ONE KILLER APP

Get full control through one simple and intuitive app, but don’t take our word for it, just download Cardo Connect and find out for yourself.

CHARGE WHILE YOU RIDE

Forgot to charge your unit? Running out of battery? Just plug your unit to a battery pack or your 12V charger and turn your unit on. It will charge while you ride.

13 HOURS TALK TIME

Long lasting battery ensures your unit is available when you need it.

CALL TO INTERCOM

Merge any incoming phone call into the intercom conversation. With call to intercom no friend is ever out of range.

PRIVATE CHAT

Tired of the chatter? Choose just one member of the group and enjoy an intimate conversation.

Riders reviews

Great job with PACKTALK

Cardo did a great job with PACKTALK

2 Wheeled Adventures

December 26, 2017

Amazing for group communications.

No need to upgrade to this unit if it's just you and your pillion, but if you ride in groups of 3 or more you know the static and popcorn sounds that are associated with groups. This device makes all of that go away.

Revzilla

July 31, 2016

Amazon Vine Voice

Excellent headset. Love it!
5 Stars

Amazon

January 18, 2018

Best Cardo Product Yet!!

In the DMC mode this is great! My 5 friends and I have this set up and that's all that's required for connection is to power up! One person can drop out to make a call and doesn't affect any connections! No more "daisy-chaining"!!!!

Amazon

March 06, 2018

The DMC technology is outstanding

Unanimously, our guys really liked the Packtalk system and enjoyed having a free and easy conversation among our group. The DMC technology is outstanding —so much so that I’m not sure we would ever opt for the Bluetooth intercom option.

Rider Magazine

October 14, 2017

The Packtalk is the best Bluetooth helmet communication device we've ever tried.

Best communication system for 2018

Revzilla editor's choice

August 28, 2017

PACKTALK takes cruising to a whole new level

Takes cruising to a whole new level of enjoyment.
5 Stars!

Revzilla

May 09, 2017

If you’re looking for seamless connectivity for a group of riders, than Packtalk

The Cardo Packtalk system is so advanced and has so many options, it would be impossible to fully describe them all, even in a multi-page review. In fact, it would take us months just to fully evaluate them all.

Web Bike World

November 12, 2017

The foolproof choice

DMC makes Bluetooth less of the pain in the a**, especially for the techno-phobes. No matter what you throw at it, PACKTALK can probably do it.

FortNine professional review

July 08, 2017

Excellent!!

Excellent !!! Use it with a big group of riders.

Amazon

January 06, 2018

I was very impressed by the Cardo line

I was very impressed by the Cardo line, and my hope is that my finding will speak to all of the riders who are looking at a first radio system as well as those who might be looking to upgrade

WebBikeWorld

July 10, 2018

I find this awesome

The music keeps running in the background when I answer a phone call and I find this awesome

Amazon

May 14, 2018

Gives the extra length needed for the communication system mounted on a shortie

Gives the extra length needed for the communication system mounted on a shortie helmet

Amazon

June 27, 2018

Amazing quality

This product is amazing. I bought this specifically for long distance trips on the motorcycle.

Amazon

June 26, 2018

It works

I use this on my half-helmet along with Plugfones

amazon

June 21, 2018

Excellent performance - strongly recommend

Super happy with this unit

Amazon

May 27, 2018

This thing is insane!

I've connected up to Chris's non-Cardo setup via the app on the iPhone, and, because Chris is in range when I've started the Packtalk up, it automatically makes the connection to Chris's.

Fat Lad On a Bike

September 17, 2018

We’ve been fans of the Cardo Packtalk System for the past two years

We’ve been fans of the Cardo Packtalk System for the past two years, as it has proven to be an essential piece of gear on our cross country rides

BlackGirlsRide

September 20, 2018

We love our Packtalk

We love our Cardo especially our most recent upgrade to Packtalk, the best secure and safe communication device on the market

Facebook user

October 21, 2018

I own six pairs of Packtalks

I own six pairs. I find them super safe and even tour guests sync their tunes. Clear audio, not distracting at all. Tune in, enjoy the road

All Cardo units come with a 2-year warranty, starting from the date of purchase.
Please keep your proof of purchase in order to reclaim your warranty.
Your first point of warranty service is your dealer.

How can I improve my sound quality?

Sound quality is best when the speakers are placed directly opposite your ear canal. Verify that the speakers are correctly placed inside your helmet by following the next steps.
1. With the helmet on, slide your finger inside the helmet and press against the side of the helmet where your ear is. This is where the speakers should be positioned.
2. Remove the helmet, but keep your finger in that spot. Check to make sure the speakers are in this position.
3. Make sure the speakers are positioned as close to your ear as possible so you can feel them. If necessary, use the included Velcro booster pads behind the speakers to get them closer to your ear.
4. Since every head is different, you may find that your helmet ear cavities are not placed optimally. If this is the case consider placing the speakers outside your helmet ear cavities right opposite your ears.

How to pair a 4-way Bluetooth intercom group?

1.Pair the first rider to your unit on channel A.
2.Pair the second rider to your unit on channel B.
3.Ask the first or the second rider to pair the fourth member of the group on their free channel.
Consult the Pocket guide Or the user manual For more details.

How can I get more riding time out of my battery?

Your product comes with a Charge while riding feature that allows you to plug in the unit into the bike's 12V charger or a power bank, and continue riding long after the standard battery time has passed.
In order to do it, just plug your unit into the power source – the unit will shut down. Turn it back on again and you're set.

Which mobile app do I need to download for my device?

For PACTALK, PACTALK Bold, PACTALK Slim, SMARTPACK, SMARTH, FREECOM 1, FREECOM 2, and FREECOM 4 – you should get the new Cardo connect app (please note that in order to fully enjoy it's capabilities, you would need to upgrade your unit's firmware to the latest version.
For Qz, Q1, Q3, G9, G9x, SRC V1.1, SRC Pro, Louis special edition, and SHO-1 – you should get the Cardo Smartset app (the Qz, Q1, G9 and SRC are only supported in Android).

How to pair to a non-Cardo headset using universal connectivity (Cardo Gateway)

In order to pair your unit with a non-Cardo headset please do the following:
1. Start intercom pairing on your unit (please refer to your product's pocket guide or user manual on how to do it).
2. Tap the phone button to start Cardo Gateway pairing
3. On the other unit start mobile phone pairing
4. Wait For the paring to complete

Why can't I get the full range of Intercom out of my unit?

The range stated in the product description has been tested in optimal conditions.
Actual range performance could be adversely affected by a number of environmental factors:
1. Riding environment (urban/non urban)
2. Topography
3. High voltage power lines and cellular towers
4. Line of sight

VOX based voice commands are hard to activate

Please note the VOX based voice commands on PACKTALK, SMARTPACK, and SMARTH
are only supported in Bluetooth intercom mode (LED flashes Blue ), please refer to the
manual for further details).
Please make sure that VOX is enabled and set to the correct sensitivity by shouting or blowing into the mic – it should activate a loud beep.
In case it doesn't, please use the mobile app or Cardo community to set VOX to "enabled" and VOX sensitivity to "high".
In case you do hear a loud beep make sure that you say the correct phrase exactly as described in the user manual in quick succession of the beep.

The Cardo Connect App unlocks the full potential of your Cardo units and even lets you configure it on the go! In addition, the App offers you intuitive remote controlled operation from the screen of your smartphone.

Unlock it’s full power

Keep your Cardo communication system updated with the latest firmware. We keep improving our units as part of our commitment to our riders.

No need to upgrade to this unit if it's just you and your pillion, but if you ride in groups of 3 or more you know the static and popcorn sounds that are associated with groups. This device makes all of that go away.

Comment

Amazon

Amazon Vine Voice

January 18, 2018

Excellent headset. Love it!
5 Stars

Comment

Amazon

Best Cardo Product Yet!!

March 06, 2018

In the DMC mode this is great! My 5 friends and I have this set up and that's all that's required for connection is to power up! One person can drop out to make a call and doesn't affect any connections! No more "daisy-chaining"!!!!

Comment

Rider Magazine

The DMC technology is outstanding

October 14, 2017

Unanimously, our guys really liked the Packtalk system and enjoyed having a free and easy conversation among our group. The DMC technology is outstanding —so much so that I’m not sure we would ever opt for the Bluetooth intercom option.

Comment

Revzilla editor's choice

The Packtalk is the best Bluetooth helmet communication device we've ever tried.

August 28, 2017

Best communication system for 2018

Comment

Revzilla

PACKTALK takes cruising to a whole new level

May 09, 2017

Takes cruising to a whole new level of enjoyment.
5 Stars!

Comment

Web Bike World

If you’re looking for seamless connectivity for a group of riders, than Packtalk

November 12, 2017

The Cardo Packtalk system is so advanced and has so many options, it would be impossible to fully describe them all, even in a multi-page review. In fact, it would take us months just to fully evaluate them all.

Comment

FortNine professional review

The foolproof choice

July 08, 2017

DMC makes Bluetooth less of the pain in the a**, especially for the techno-phobes. No matter what you throw at it, PACKTALK can probably do it.

Comment

Amazon

Excellent!!

January 06, 2018

Excellent !!! Use it with a big group of riders.

Comment

WebBikeWorld

I was very impressed by the Cardo line

July 10, 2018

I was very impressed by the Cardo line, and my hope is that my finding will speak to all of the riders who are looking at a first radio system as well as those who might be looking to upgrade

Comment

Amazon

I find this awesome

May 14, 2018

The music keeps running in the background when I answer a phone call and I find this awesome

Comment

Amazon

Gives the extra length needed for the communication system mounted on a shortie

June 27, 2018

Gives the extra length needed for the communication system mounted on a shortie helmet

Comment

Amazon

Amazing quality

June 26, 2018

This product is amazing. I bought this specifically for long distance trips on the motorcycle.

Comment

amazon

It works

June 21, 2018

I use this on my half-helmet along with Plugfones

Comment

Amazon

Excellent performance - strongly recommend

May 27, 2018

Super happy with this unit

Comment

Fat Lad On a Bike

This thing is insane!

September 17, 2018

I've connected up to Chris's non-Cardo setup via the app on the iPhone, and, because Chris is in range when I've started the Packtalk up, it automatically makes the connection to Chris's.

Comment

BlackGirlsRide

We’ve been fans of the Cardo Packtalk System for the past two years

September 20, 2018

We’ve been fans of the Cardo Packtalk System for the past two years, as it has proven to be an essential piece of gear on our cross country rides

Comment

Facebook user

We love our Packtalk

October 21, 2018

We love our Cardo especially our most recent upgrade to Packtalk, the best secure and safe communication device on the market

Comment

Daniel from Twitter

I own six pairs of Packtalks

October 21, 2018

I own six pairs. I find them super safe and even tour guests sync their tunes. Clear audio, not distracting at all. Tune in, enjoy the road

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Questions & Answers

Is my unit still under warranty?

All Cardo units come with a 2-year warranty, starting from the date of purchase.
Please keep your proof of purchase in order to reclaim your warranty.
Your first point of warranty service is your dealer.

How can I improve my sound quality?

Sound quality is best when the speakers are placed directly opposite your ear canal. Verify that the speakers are correctly placed inside your helmet by following the next steps.
1. With the helmet on, slide your finger inside the helmet and press against the side of the helmet where your ear is. This is where the speakers should be positioned.
2. Remove the helmet, but keep your finger in that spot. Check to make sure the speakers are in this position.
3. Make sure the speakers are positioned as close to your ear as possible so you can feel them. If necessary, use the included Velcro booster pads behind the speakers to get them closer to your ear.
4. Since every head is different, you may find that your helmet ear cavities are not placed optimally. If this is the case consider placing the speakers outside your helmet ear cavities right opposite your ears.

How to pair a 4-way Bluetooth intercom group?

1.Pair the first rider to your unit on channel A.
2.Pair the second rider to your unit on channel B.
3.Ask the first or the second rider to pair the fourth member of the group on their free channel.
Consult the Pocket guide Or the user manual For more details.

How can I get more riding time out of my battery?

Your product comes with a Charge while riding feature that allows you to plug in the unit into the bike's 12V charger or a power bank, and continue riding long after the standard battery time has passed.
In order to do it, just plug your unit into the power source – the unit will shut down. Turn it back on again and you're set.

Which mobile app do I need to download for my device?

For PACTALK, PACTALK Bold, PACTALK Slim, SMARTPACK, SMARTH, FREECOM 1, FREECOM 2, and FREECOM 4 – you should get the new Cardo connect app (please note that in order to fully enjoy it's capabilities, you would need to upgrade your unit's firmware to the latest version.
For Qz, Q1, Q3, G9, G9x, SRC V1.1, SRC Pro, Louis special edition, and SHO-1 – you should get the Cardo Smartset app (the Qz, Q1, G9 and SRC are only supported in Android).

How to pair to a non-Cardo headset using universal connectivity (Cardo Gateway)

In order to pair your unit with a non-Cardo headset please do the following:
1. Start intercom pairing on your unit (please refer to your product's pocket guide or user manual on how to do it).
2. Tap the phone button to start Cardo Gateway pairing
3. On the other unit start mobile phone pairing
4. Wait For the paring to complete

Why can't I get the full range of Intercom out of my unit?

The range stated in the product description has been tested in optimal conditions.
Actual range performance could be adversely affected by a number of environmental factors:
1. Riding environment (urban/non urban)
2. Topography
3. High voltage power lines and cellular towers
4. Line of sight

VOX based voice commands are hard to activate

Please note the VOX based voice commands on PACKTALK, SMARTPACK, and SMARTH
are only supported in Bluetooth intercom mode (LED flashes Blue ), please refer to the
manual for further details).
Please make sure that VOX is enabled and set to the correct sensitivity by shouting or blowing into the mic – it should activate a loud beep.
In case it doesn't, please use the mobile app or Cardo community to set VOX to "enabled" and VOX sensitivity to "high".
In case you do hear a loud beep make sure that you say the correct phrase exactly as described in the user manual in quick succession of the beep.